February 23rd

February 23, 2015

By

Sarah Perry

A man who allegedly shot himself on accident has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

On Feb. 16, Josh Tiner, 26, was involved in a shooting on North Summit Road.
â€śBased on information and evidence gathered, Tiner and another individual were handling a pistol that belonged to Tiner whenever it discharged and struck (Tiner,)â€ť said Lt. Kevin Russell, Benton Police Department spokesperson.

During the incident, Tiner suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen and buttock area, Russell said.